» AI-SHU
INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
Olay is committed to supporting women in STEM. In India, although 43% of STEM graduates are women, only 14% remain in the field. Cultural pressure, gender bias, and the lack of relatable mentors push many talented women away from their careers. AI-SHU was created as a response to this problem.
AI-SHU is the world’s first AI mentor that speaks with the collective voice of real Indian women scientists. She is trained on more than 500 pages of interviews, insights, and personal stories from India’s most inspiring STEM role models. Her mission is simple: give young women the guidance, confidence, and emotional support they often cannot find in real life.
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» The Idea
AI-SHU gathers the experience and wisdom of India’s most respected female scientists and turns it into a virtual mentor that young women can talk to. Unlike generic AI chat tools, AI-SHU’s guidance is built on cultural understanding and real emotional journeys. Women can ask about family pressure, workplace bias, confidence, and career challenges, and receive advice shaped by the voices of scientists who have lived through the same problems.
The campaign launched with a film made entirely by women. From the director and costume designer to the lead actor and music composer, every part of the production carried a female point of view. The film told the stories of five Indian women in STEM and showed the power of having a mentor who truly understands your path.
The impact was immediate. The film reached 3.2 million views in 48 hours and has now surpassed 23 million views. Women across India began sharing messages of gratitude, saying the film reflected their struggles and victories in a way they had never seen before.
AI-SHU then expanded into a digital platform, allowing young women to connect with their AI mentor and receive support at any time. It became a safe and reliable source of practical, emotional, and culturally relevant guidance that is difficult to find elsewhere.
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